As one TMO reader stated Thursday, "My Foofpod arrived yesterday from Australia after almost a month of waiting and I had been looking into them for a few months before, long before Steve unveiled his socks. You might want to give credit where credit is due...foof was first.

A foofpod spokesperson was not immediately available to discuss how long their product has been on the market or reaction to Appleis iPod Sock.

The foofpod comes in a variety of colors and fabrics, including spotted faux fur, zebra faux fur, corduroy pink, purple and blue, Kimono blue and gold and tweed dotted fabric of 100% wool (see photo below). The company said new designs and fabrics will be added on a regular basis.

The company said it will make a foofpod for the iPod mini on request. The product is currently handmade using a 1953 Pinnock sewing machine in Sydney, Australia. Because there is only one machine, the company is warning delays in filling orders could increase.

The foofpod retails for US$10.50 to $16.50, not including shipping.

The company also makes foofbags designer sleevs for the PowerBook and iBook, ranging from $26 to 36.